As a fashion student turned content marketer, there is one thing that attracts me like a magnet- Latest trends. In my humble opinion, there is no click-bait as potent as this one. The urge to validate that you are following the crowd and not left behind is not typical of a business only. This is … Continue reading Perfection is overrated
Memories of depression
This morning is beautiful. It’s sub 20 degrees Celsius, a common scene in Bangalore. Sitting on a comfortable bean bag, I have wrapped myself in a cozy blanket with only right hand hanging out to lift my cup brimming with super hot ginger tea. I can smell the rain and fill the chill whenever any … Continue reading Memories of depression
A Leap of Faith
A leap of faith It takes sometimes To be on the other side
It’s that time again when….
It's that time again whenalien voices take over the brain andmute the heart's songsIt's that time again whenhead becomes heavierthan all the dumbbells in the gymIt's that time again whendepression is out on the killIt's that time again when it's difficult to saywho you are after allcoz there's nothingpermanent about youIt's that time again whenyou give up on allIt's … Continue reading It’s that time again when….
Women’s Day Special: 30 songs for everyday situations women face
Enough of sad, angry and depressing posts. This post is a bit long, but I bet you would thoroughly enjoy it. We go through so many things in course of our day- a nearing deadline, maid on leave, criticism from family, unable to take time to meet your friends, no time for hobbies. Life is … Continue reading Women’s Day Special: 30 songs for everyday situations women face
Is recovery a real thing?
Six months back, I was trying to write a novel, about depression. The irony was that I wanted to end it on a happy note. I was even invited to share my fantastic idea with a hall full of strangers. As I entered, I saw the spotlight on the stage and imagined hundreds of faces … Continue reading Is recovery a real thing?
Who is a strong woman?
I would be honest. So many times, I wish I were not a woman. But more about that later. I always though if I am destined to be a woman, I would rather be a strong one. What do you mean by a strong woman? I always had this obsession to know. I would carry … Continue reading Who is a strong woman?
Why should boys have all the fun?
Let’s play a game. What word comes to your mind when you hear these words- “Flawed” Character? “Flawless” Skin? Interestingly, these are most commonly used to describe women. The only thing ‘flawless’ we can see in a woman is her beauty and anyone who doesn’t conform to the society is ‘flawed’. Totally unrelated but today … Continue reading Why should boys have all the fun?
Born Equal but Raised Differently
As a kid, I remember those musical ads on DD National Channel advocating the importance of educating girls and promoting the fact that girls and boys are equal. It was funny to me why are they stating the obvious. I mean all I could gather at that tender age was that girls are equal to … Continue reading Born Equal but Raised Differently
Bullying: The Invisible Devil
Nothing makes my day better than seeing a person calling out some act of injustice, something I can never be brave enough to do. Here is this article talking about a woman who was brutally humiliated in a job interview and then offered the same. She turned down the offer with a post on Twitter. … Continue reading Bullying: The Invisible Devil
